Choosing the right water for the right use will help you save water and meet all your water needs into the future. Some of these options are not available to everyone (such as ‘purple tap’ reticulated recycled water), and some would require you to make an investment decision (such as installing a rainwater tank).
Clear Drinkable Tap Water
Drinking water is defined as water intended primarily for human consumption
Rainwater
Using rainwater in and around your home is an easy and effective way to conserve Victoria’s precious water supplies and reduce the amount of drinking (potable) water you use.
Re-using Greywater
Greywater is waste water generated from the bathroom and laundry basins, the showers, bath tubs and washing machine. It does not include kitchen greywater.
Recycled Water
Recycled water in residential estates is available for use in the garden and for toilet flushing. It is identified by distinctive purple taps and hoses.
Bore Water
Anyone whose property sits above an aquifer can apply for a licence to sink a bore, if the process is feasible on your property.